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Heres some more detailed pictures for members to study over next few posts: the side view clearly shows where metal overlaps maybe from heat maybe members will notice other things and be able to help Thanks Russ777

Generally all the letters seem more flattened out and wider as do the dots I am very pleased to have noticed this something that could so have easily been missed by many people.... More than a tenner would defintely be very nice... I am looking to sell Russ777

Interesting this came in a big box of coins I bought (mostly foreign) I do notice that there is a slight dip where the VI is on OBV and the I appears like a number 1 at top but I think that is probably as it is flattened and the top of serif may be stretched out. I dont know if a 1 could have been used intead of an I ? Here's a pic So what makes you think there are more??? Have these manufacturing flaws been recorded on the 1944 before? I was thinking of contacting Spink or would they just laugh in my face?? Regards Russ777

So this could be a manufacturing error quite a nice find then??? Does OBV help to explain any more guys??? This shadow of Y could so easily have been missed so as a novice I am quite pleased I spotted it! Thanks Russ777

So in manufactuing also edge of OBV shows traces of damage : any ideas what a specialist may pay??? Thanks Russ777

Thanks azda what should I be looking out for??? The image does seem quite worn and less crisp than another 1944 I have Maybe I will post a few good pics. I would probably be something I would be interested in selling. Could it have happened it manufacturing??? You can also see the edge of another coin or die? I am, going to have a look at the OBV and post couple pics there is a gash to the edge OBV ehich could be to do with it? Thanks Russell

Heres another as the other one does not seem to expand:

Just thought I would add a photo now we have daylight. You can see the Y and edge of another coin imprinted into the edge. Could this be a manufacturing (therefore interesting) or just another coin being pressed into this one??? I have never seen it before and I have seen 100s of these pennies. Maybe someone else has seen it before??? Will add to another secion to try and get an answer Thanks Russ 777

I have acquired this a Genuine 18th century calendar medal 1789 George III Maker James Davies Nice condition and I am interested in selling any ideas as to value? I have no catalogue Heres one side otherside will upload in next post Thanks Russ

Heres the otherside. I am trying to sell on Ebay but if anyone wants to buy from me here please mail so I save on fees... Anyone who does know value please let me know if Im near the mark Im trying £100/best offer as nice condition Thanks Russ777

Hi I have a quantity of copper coins some early 19th century. The thing is they are worn some to almost a shiny copper disc. My question is this, what should I do with them? I feel a bit bad chucking them in the bin and they are not good enough for a charity though some you can make out the date. Of course the weight hardly makes them worth buying. I thought about burying them and giving some metal detectorist a bit of fun! I guess there might be 1kg Any suggestions. One scrap dealer was going to offer me £1.50 per kilo on the coins no longer in circulation but this seems hardly worth the effort and may be a rip off. Thanks Russ777

I found this one looks like a number 1 has been tooled instead of I in REGINA on 1896 penny I know this penny is quite worn but none of the other I's are effected in this way Has this been recorded? Ideas to possible value? Thanks Russ777

Hi I recently have purchased two Gothic florins of 1883 One has no die number the other has one it looks like 230 Does anyone have a list of all the die numbers for this date? Do these command any premium I could not find any listed with or without die numbers so does it have any bearing? Thanks Russ777

Name was Speranza not Sparenza. I do seem a bit dyslexic from time to time!

Hi here's another one bought in a lot of mixed UK coinage I think this is some kind of religious medallion. The name of the maker is Sparenza and there is something on the net about him but I cannot find this one. I cannot read Latin?? but maybe someone can help the date is 1874 I am posting pics along three posts. Writing side says: AN MDCCCLXXIV X KAL SEXSTILES SOLEMNIA SAECVLI XVIII A MARTYRIO S APOLLINARUS RAVENNAM MISSI A PETRO APOSTOLO PIO IX PONTIFICE MAX VINCENTIO MORETTIO ARCHIEP RAVEN What do I have here? I guess as it was in a mixed lot and not perfect condition it's not worth much but Sparenza seems to be a maker of fine medals Thanks Russ777

Here the name: Sparenza

Maker name: Sparenza

Other side:

On double checking it is 1873! Apologies thought both were 1883 The one with the die number is 1873 not 1883. The 1883 one I have has no die number. It does appear to be an unrecorded die number according to one list I looked at for 1873 can anyone confirm this? Should the die numbers be that high for one years worth of coins??? Regards Russ777

Yes Azda I know Ebay always has bargain hunters. But I am not risk letting it go for 99p I would rather keep it though it would probably be bid up somewhat.. There always seems some interest in certain Victorian pennies. I have nothing to compare mine to as you say.... I know you said hang on a month and get it checked out, but if in early stages of die breaking up (as Colin G suggests) and an interesting item because the flaw makes the 'I' look like numeral '1' then I will have done very well... I have lowered the start price and done a buy it now. Hoping for someone with deep pockets (not me). I will be satisfied with either amount. I think if just early stages of die breaking up then I will have done quite well would you agree??? Of course as you said a genuine tooling error I could have made much more.... But I am happy with the outcome Regards Russ777

Yes Azda I know Ebay always has bargain hunters. But I am not risk letting it go for 99p I would rather keep it though it would probably be bid up somewhat.. There always seems some interest in certain Victorian pennies. I have nothing to compare mine to as you say.... I know you said hang on a month and get it checked out, but if in early stages of die breaking up (as Colin G suggests) and an interesting item because the flaw makes the 'I' look like numeral '1' then I will have done very well... I have lowered the start price and done a buy it now. Hoping for someone with deep pockets (not me). I will be satisfied with either amount. I think if just early stages of die breaking up then I will have done quite well would you agree??? Of course as you said a genuine tooling error I could have made much more.... But I am happy with the outcome Regards Russ777

Some interesting ideas maybe a collage?? Azda Regarding Spink and the coin/auction. Firstly it is not 1901 it's a 1896 penny. No takers. But a fair few watchers are you one on the auction Azda? Guessing a couple might just be people from this site. No takers. But people often bid last minute. As regards Spink they are supposed to reply within 48 hours. Well absolutely no reply - not impressed. Guess they are not interested but a prompt reply either way would have been polite! I am thinking of lowering even more with buy it now to see if someone will just snap it up as an interesting coin albeit early stages of die break (more likely) or the other scenario. Russ777

Have changed listing to £300 no reserve and let the market find the value given it could be absolutely nothing this is a good return. I am still trying to get a reply from Spink nothing as yet. But I will see what happens. If they do give a positive response that this might be something rare I can always cancel auction Russ777

Heres the small D flaw pic to top right of letter in IND

I see what you are saying about how unique items are often not recognised in catalogues. I also have noticed that there are two other possible die flaws. A spike of metal on the top left of 'C in 'VICTORIA' and a small metal spike to the top right of IND letter 'D' I am lowering the price to reflect this could well the difficulty in getting anything recognised Of course more may surface Have also contacted Spink and await their reply.. If the item sells I will not be disappointed as a good return. Thanks for all your opinions Regards Russ